At least RM100b needed to shield economy from Covid-19 fallout, think tanks suggest
REFSA’s article that calls for immediate efforts to “flatten the recession curve” is quoted in the news.
Michael Aw
Muhyiddin should implement a new motto of “Act fast and do whatever it takes” and make public the comprehensive economic stimulus package on Friday and not next Monday to show the government’s seriousness, competence and urgency in dealing with the economic catastrophe of Covid-19 pandemic
YB Lim Kit Siang, MP for Iskandar Puteri, quoted REFSA’s article in his media statement on economic stimulus package.
Rethinking Malaysia’s Income Reclassification: Not B40, but B20
Malaysia urgently needs to reassess its classification of income groups to ensure policies are relevant and targeted appropriately. A B20, M60, T20 rather than a B40, M40, T20 classification reflects the population demographic and aspirations more accurately, thereby streamlining welfare expenditures without compromising the wellbeing of the worst-off in Malaysian society…
INFOGRAPHCIS 3: ANNOUNCED FISCAL STIMULUS IN % OF GDP, BY COUNTRY (AS AT 23 MARCH 2020)
To overcome this economic crisis caused by Covid-19, countries around the world are preparing stimulus packages to help their economy, often committing unprecedented sums.
Re-examining national security architecture of Malaysia
What are the different roles of Malaysia Armed Forces during peacetime and wartime, and a look into the much needed long term structural reform in our security sector.
We need to ‘flatten the curve’ of economic recession, now
A massive intervention is required to prevent the economic fabric of the nation from disintegrating. What are the immediate efforts required to “flatten the recession curve”, and why it is important to do it, now.
INFOGRAPHICS 2: COMBAT COVID-19 THROUGH A WHOLE-OF-SOCIETY APPROACH
To fight the virus outbreak we need to flatten the curve. Let’s each do our part, together.
Stay Safe, and stay informed!
Infographics 1: NUMBER OF COVID-19 CASES IN MALAYSIA AND ITALY
This chart compares the number of recorded COVID-19 cases in Malaysia and Italy. Malaysia’s pattern of recorded cases followed closely to that of Italy in the early days.
Flexible work arrangements deserve more than just this Covid-19 crash-course
FWAs are more than just a tool to cope with Covid-19, their positive externality effects such as diversifying economic growth and labour force, as well as reducing traffic congestion, are too good for us to pass up for much longer.
Beyond Covid-19: Building back better for a more resilient economy and society
Our post-crisis recovery efforts should be planned well in order to rebuild the country for a stronger and more resilient economy and society under the idea of “build back better”.